16) Additional Comments: I was in Army OCS about two years but got dismissed due to peer evaluations and a few policy violations. I didn't receive any Article 15 but in the DD785, it's marked Box 5. I hope I can get a waiver and overcome this issue.

]]>2018-04-26T20:55:24-05:002018-04-26T20:55:24-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16253&p=191212#p191212Where are you and what are you doing with your life post-Corps? As this board has died a slow death, I imagine a few of you old salts check in from time to time. I'm planning to drop papers this winter, and am curious how 1st CivDiv has treated you.

]]>2018-04-23T07:50:39-05:002018-04-23T07:50:39-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16247&p=191211#p191211Statistics: Posted by JALISSAHARKINS — Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:50 am
]]>2018-03-26T10:18:26-05:002018-03-26T10:18:26-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16250&p=191210#p191210There are a lot of disgruntled Marines out there (especially of the grunt terminal Lance Corporal variety) who like to use their been-there-done-that status as some sort of excuse to crap on everyone else, especially it seems boots and civilians. Ignore them. Not all Marines are like this — certainly not even the majority.

I think it's impressive in this day and age anytime I meet or hear of someone who is interested in making the commitment to serve in the Marines. People now truly understand the sacrifice involved in joining and are still trying to join anyway — I think that's a credit to all of you.

There's some degree of being the outsider and FNG when you join any close-knit organization — the Marine Corps for better or worse is no different. Just know that once you've earned the title and proven yourself that the brotherhood is generally pretty darn fraternal and welcoming. You'll run into people you've never met who will give you their last dollar to buy you a beer just because they found out you are/were a Marine, too. In time, the few disgruntled types will be easier for you to ignore — but ignore them now (and forever) and keep on your track to better yourself and prepare. Good luck.

]]>2018-03-20T21:11:48-05:002018-03-20T21:11:48-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16252&p=191209#p191209I graduated PLC in 2010 and declined. I really appreciated this forum back in the day. Now it's back for the winter course and that dang commission!

Anyone have anything like a billet "checklist" or overview? Something even more specific than these great resources [1][2].

]]>2018-03-05T10:23:07-05:002018-03-05T10:23:07-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16248&p=191208#p191208Statistics: Posted by Danimal223 — Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:23 am
]]>2018-02-24T18:01:07-05:002018-02-24T18:01:07-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16251&p=191207#p1912072) Hometown: Jacksonville, FL (Currently living in Fairfax, VA) 3) Military Experience: None formally, 4 years JROTC, 4 years Corps of Cadets and 4 years college ROTC. 4) Age: 255) School: Norwich University - Military College of Vermont 6) Major: Bachelors in History, Masters in International Relations7) Minor: Minors in: Naval Science, Leadership8) Progress Towards Graduation: B.A and M.A. completed. M.A. completed in January 2018 9) GPA: B.A.: 2.5, M.A.: 3.910) Sports: Ice Hockey (Goalie)11) Activities: Classic Weightlifting 12) PFT: Rough score on the PFT right now is a + or - 250. I am aiming for a 30013) Why I Want to be a Marine Officer: I have a familial history of naval service, both my Dad and Grandpa served. I also went to a military college for four years in Vermont. While there, I was educated on the Norwich leadership model, one that stems from the idea that the true measure of success for an individual being courage, honesty, temperance, and wisdom. The U.S. Marine Corps I believe is the branch which I feel actively promotes a lifetime of dedication to these morals. It promotes a lifestyle that is dedicated to physical, mental, and moral development, and I wish to align myself on a path that succeeds in this lifestyle.14) Possible MOS Interest: Logistics, Supply, Infantry15) Current Progress Towards Application / OCS Session Completed: Finishing Rough App this week. Looking to go active.16) Additional Comments: I look forward to meeting some of you on here and discussing any advice or helpful comments on making my application better. I aim to be as competitive as possible moving forward.

]]>2018-02-13T13:43:19-05:002018-02-13T13:43:19-05:00https://marineocs.com/viewtopic.php?t=16250&p=191206#p191206My manager at my job knows I'm interested in becoming a Marine and looking at being competitive for OCS. My interaction with him day-to-day is pretty strange, it depends on the day. He's a USMC combat veteran from camp Leatherneck, I believe he finished his service as a LCpl. Sometimes he's really supportive and will use language like "when you get there x will happen." and some days it's like I disgrace his honor by even making the commitment. I started this journey as Obese Class I and am still overweight, but trying to be consistent as possible with PT (course load is really heavy this semester) and have noticed a lot of changes in the short month or two I've been active. When he's negative, I don't let it phase me and use it as fuel to push myself harder, but my question is this: do Marines normally act like this? And if a Marine is telling me I won't make it, does that mean they honestly believe I won't or are they trying to negatively reinforce my drive? Have you encountered this as a civilian?

Indeed. I still refer people here since there's a good 15 years worth of gouge. I check every few weeks to see who is still here, but most of the old salts have moved on with their lives.

Lol the gouge never quits !!! I am on here as much as I can, plenty to look at; OCS and USMC related!

If you happen to speak with Captain "FindAWay1302", can you let him know I PM'd him recently?

I can get ahold of him directly if you still need to get in touch with him.

No, I'm not dead. Yet.

Thanks, but, I already PM'd him. It is not urgent. I did reach out with him with an update about this post to seek his advice. Guess I will just wait until he gets back on here. I would imagine he, being a recruiter, is pretty busy right now.